Chuck Grassley
Charles Ernest Grassley is an American politician serving as the senior U.S. senator from Iowa, a seat he has held since 1981. Since 2025, he has been the president pro tempore of the United States Senate, a position he also held from 2019 to 2021. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Background
Born
1933-09-17, New Hartford
Education
University of Northern Iowa, University of Iowa, primary school
Prior Occupations
politician, university teacher, farmer, legislator
Positions Held
United States representative, member of the Iowa House of Representatives, President pro tempore of the United States Senate, United States senator
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Country
United States
Chamber
Senate
Party
Republican
State
Iowa
Status
Current member
In office since
1975
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